CSE 3320: Operating Systems Spring 2013 Instructor ... - cse services

CSE 3320: Operating Systems Spring 2013 Instructor: David Levine Office Number: ERB 525 Office Telephone Number: X-22349 Email Address: [email protected], [email protected] Office Hours: 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Monday and Wednesday or by appointment Section Information: CSE 3320, Section 001 Time and Place of Class Meetings: GS 104, Monday and Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM Description of Course Content: Functions and components of an operating system, including process synchronization, job scheduling, memory management, file systems protection, and deadlocks. Related system software, such as loaders, linkers, assemblers, and windowing systems. Prerequisite: CSE 2312; and IE 3301 or MATH 3313 (or concurrently). Student Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to explain, describe and identify key concepts, fundamental algorithms, and major structures in computer operating systems. Students will be able to evaluate and synthesize applied computer operating system theory. Requirements: You may be asked questions about assignments outside of class times. Required Textbooks and Other Course Materials: Operating Systems: A Spiral Approach Ramez Elmasri, A Gil Carrick, David Levine Hardcover: 544 pages, Available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, international, and multiple languages. Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 1st edition as well as: selected publications and web sites. Descriptions of major assignments and examinations with due dates: Exam Dates are on or around: February 20, March 27, and April 24. Quiz dates and Assignment due dates are not major works. Grading Policy: Course grades will be based on the following: Assignments: 25% Exams and Quizes: 75% Examinations: There will be 3 in-class exams over material presented and reading assignments. There will be 4 to 6 in-class quizzes. The dates will be posted in advance on the web-site. There will be no final exam. There will be no make up exams. Make-ups for (non-exam) graded activities may be arranged if your absence is caused by illness, or personal emergency. A written explanation (including supporting documentation) must be submitted to your instructor; if the explanation is acceptable, an alternative to the graded activity will be arranged. Make-up arrangements must be arranged prior to the scheduled due date. A final course grade of “A” will be assigned to a course average between 90 and 100, a “B” will be assigned between 80 and 90, a “C” will be assigned between 70 and 80, a “D” will be assigned between 60 and 70, and a “F” will be assigned for an average below 60. Students are expected to keep track of their performance throughout the semester and seek guidance from available sources (including the instructor) if their performance drops below satisfactory levels.

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Make-up Exam Policy: There are no make-up exams. Web Site: http://crystal.uta.edu/~levine Note: The instructor reserves the right to modify course policies, the course calendar, and assignment or project point values and due dates.